Professional Medical Journal-Quarterly [The]. 1997; 4 (1): 61-65
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ABSTRACT
To study the effects of powdered garlic [Allium sativum] on the lipid profile of patients of diabetes mellitus with hyperlipedemia. DESIGN:
Controlled trial. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
Ten patients fasting serum cholesterol levels of 280 mg/ 100 ml or more and /or triglyceride 180 mg / 100 ml or more were treated with powdered garlic at a dose of 6 grams/ day for four weeks. Gemfibrozil 1200 mg/day was used on seven patients for 4 weeks as standard drug for comparison. The data obtained showed a marked reduction in total serum lipids, cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL- Cholesterol levels while mean serum HDL - Cholesterol levels were significantly raised which was more marked with garlic as compared to gemfibrozil,CONCLUSIONS:
Garlic power has got significant effect on lowering most of the serum lipids. HDL- C levels were raised with its use. In diabetic patients the beneficial effects of garlic powder are significant and economical
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IMEMR
Main subject:
Plants, Medicinal
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Gemfibrozil
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Hyperlipidemias
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Lipids
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Hypolipidemic Agents
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Professional Med. J.-Q
Year:
1997